With an aim to inculcate safety practices among drivers, propagate the importance of preserving home safety norms among the spouses of the truck drivers as well as the women staffs of the CFS and create awareness on the dangers of alcoholism and drug abuse, the Chennai CFS of Allcargo Logistics Ltd organised a special Mass Safety Induction Drive in association with DP World.
A safety awareness camp was organised as a part of the Mass Safety Induction Drive at the Allcargo Chennai CFS premises. The activities organised at the camp included safety induction of the truck drivers, medical check-ups for the families of the truck drivers, home safety awareness session for the spouses of the truck drivers and awareness session on alcoholism for the truck drivers. The campaign equipped the drivers and their families with the skills required to maintain and cultivate safe habits and practices in their day-to-day lives.
A mass safety induction session was organized at the camp for the drivers to expound the consequences of the unsafe acts in terminals through video presentations. The induction module also highlighted the hazards likely to be experienced by a driver upon entry into a terminal. Participating drivers in the session shared their experiences, making the session highly interactive and informative.
Elucidating the importance of good health and underscoring the benefits of getting rid of the unhealthy habits, a free medical health checkup camp was held for the family members of truck drivers in collaboration with NGO DESH. General health check-ups like BP, Sugar, BMI along with dental tests and gynecological check-ups for women were carried out during the camp by specialist doctors.
The camp focused on informing the participants about the importance of adopting precautionary measures to live a healthy life as well as providing the necessary medical advice based on the detailed diagnosis of their health conditions.
Trucking is a challenging job as drivers are required to spend long hours on the road while compromising on their health and safety. The medical camp stressed on the need to avoid alcohol and refrain from drug abuse which can adversely impact the health, efficiency and performance of the drivers in the long run.
“Allcargo has always been in the forefront in following the highest standards of safety practices for its employees. By organizing the camp, we reiterate our commitment to build and promote a strong safety culture within the organization. Imbibing safe practices in everyday lives, staying away from addictive substances and motivating people to take a pro bono approach towards adopting healthy habits is the key to boost individual and organizational efficiency”, said Captain Avnash Iyer, Vice President, Allcargo CFS.
The Home Safety Awareness program for women, conducted for the housewives and women staff of Allcargo CFS, emphasized on taking a proactive approach to find and fix hazards at home before they become a cause of injury or illness. The interactive session threw light on some crucial issues such as LPG safety, security precautions, electrical safety measures and ways to tackle other emergency situations.
